Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has announced that from now on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is banned on all Luxair flights in the carry-on baggage, in checked baggage and as air-freight.

Following the requirements of the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and the ban of international authorities, the troubled Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device is from now on prohibited on board due to the overheating battery.

This decision was taken because of significant aviation safety risks.